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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2013
Filed:
May. 10, 2011
Applicant:
Lakshmi Sreedharan Nair, Avon, CT (US);
Inventor:
Lakshmi Sreedharan Nair, Avon, CT (US);
Assignee:
University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 38/40 (2006.01); A61K 47/42 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention provides biomatrix compositions comprising cross-linked lactoferrin, either alone or in combination with other organic or inorganic components. Also provided are methods of making and using the biomatrix compositions. As described herein, cross-linked lactoferrin biomatrix retains the bioactivities of the lactoferrin molecule. The biomatrix composition can act as a matrix for cell adhesion and growth and is particularly useful in musculoskeletal tissue regeneration. The biomatrix compositions can be pre-formed or injectable and can act as a cell, drug or protein delivery vehicle.